Competition
Grand Startup Challenge 2026
A four-month challenge organized by Cars24 alongside Startup India and MeitY Startup Hub for early-stage Indian startups in fintech, mobility, logistics, and sovereign AI. Finalists receive mentorship, investor visibility, and a share of a 1 crore INR total prize pool.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Cars24
- Deadline
- November 10, 2026
- Opens
- October 9, 2026
- Amount
- Prize
- Open to
- India
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- AI and machine learning, Fintech, Mobility and logistics
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Grand Startup Challenge 2026
Who can apply to Grand Startup Challenge 2026?
Grand Startup Challenge 2026 is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Eligible locations: India. The company must be incorporated in India. Only startups in these sectors qualify: AI and machine learning, Fintech, and Mobility and logistics.
When is the Grand Startup Challenge 2026 deadline?
The Grand Startup Challenge 2026 deadline is November 10, 2026. Applications open on October 9, 2026.
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